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Skomer MCZ is designated for the conservation of marine wildlife and to support and further research into marine wildlife and the environment in which it lives.

Management of the MCZ is carried out by a small, dedicated, team of marine science staff based at the MCZ office overlooking Martin’s Haven, at the western end of the Marloes Peninsula. The MCZ team are responsible for management planning, liaison with site users and the public, ensuring the byelaws and codes of conduct are respected, carrying out a programme of biological, hydrographic and activity monitoring, and much more.

MNR/MCZ annual reports

Skomer MNR/MCZ annual reports are in the public domain and although available on request, were until recently unavailable for download from the NRW website.